Seattle Storm's Sue Bird gets her own Barbie doll

July 17, 2024 / 11:41 am

caption: Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) plays during the first half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun, on Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. The Seattle Storm star and five-time Olympic gold medalist announced Thursday, June 16, 2022, that the 2022 season will be her last playing in the WNBA.

Seattle Storm's Sue Bird has just hit another milestone — her own Barbie doll.

"Barbie celebrates Sue Bird, the basketball legend who pioneered the way for growth in the women’s league with her record-breaking legacy and courageous voice that forever changed the game," Mattel's product description reads. "One of the most decorated players [in] the history of the sport, Bird is known for her fierce drive to win, egoless leadership, and clutch shots. On and off the court, she champions for equality and social justice."

The doll comes with a certificate of authenticity for collectors. The Associated Press reports that Barbie is celebrating its 65th anniversary and the Sue Bird doll is the latest in Barbie's role models series.

The Sue Bird Barbie will cost you $30, if you have a Barbie signature membership, which costs an extra $10.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Barbie (@barbie)

Why you can trust KUOW

Dyer Oxley
Online Editor/Producer

Dyer Oxley joined KUOW as an Online Editor/Producer in 2020, handling day-to-day upkeep of the station’s website while providing editorial oversight. He also helms KUOW’s Today So Far newsletter, an insightful daily roundup of what KUOW is reporting ... so far.
More stories from Dyer Oxley »
KUOW Staff More stories from KUOW Staff »